Yote pups..

[wooly]

Out looking for antlers today when I got sidetracked by 8 coyote pups in a big hollow tree log. Four of them ran inside with mom, and the other four were playing in the treetops down below. I sat outside the den for 5hrs. and got a few keeper shots of them as they'd peak their heads out or run out for a quick potty!

 

Mama yote was inside the den letting out some low frequency "growls" every time the four outside started to get close to the den. She was warning them to stay away, and every time she did that, they ran back to hide in the fallen tree tops again. On my way out, I stopped to see the straglers outside and they just layed there at my feet. It took everything I had not to toss the 4 of them in my pac! Sure wish I had the new camera today but I'm glad I had something! Another sweet encounter!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[burmjohn]

To bad you didnt have a gun...  Kidding! wait, am I?

 

Amazing shots though!

[tuckersdaddy]

momma yote let you that close? coooool! now wheres the gun....i mean video camera...

[blackradio]

beautiful pics. So cute. Maybe you've covered this before but what is your camera rig?

[Lawdwaz]

I've heard about them in hollowed out trees before.

 

I even have a story..........................................................

 

 

 

Don't even ask.

[wooly]

beautiful pics. So cute. Maybe you've covered this before but what is your camera rig?

These were with the Nikon D-3000 w/ Sigma 70-300mm lens.

Hopefully soon I'll have my new D-7000.

[NFA-ADK]

Very cool Wooly.

[HuntOrBeHunted]

These have to be some of the coolest pictures I have saw on this site. Thats super cool.

[Pav2704]

Incredible pictures!!!! I'm still waiting for your wildlife photos book to hit the shelf!

[sits in trees]

Holy cow, that is amazing.....

[Paula]

Great pictures, they are soo cute

[PooperScooper]

Wow, those are great!

[Cabin Fever]

Great pics and experience!! I never thought about a female having that many pups before! No wonder their population has exploded!! Cute or not...... yeah, we better not go there....

[Lawdwaz]

Great pics and experience!! I never thought about a female having that many pups before! No wonder their population has exploded!! Cute or not...... yeah, we better not go there....

 

I wonder what the survival rate will be on those 8 pups.  25% will make it for a year?

[WhitetailAddict11]

I wouldn't expect anything less from you Wolly, good work man. What's the deal with her not allowing the four outside back into the den?

[GreeneHunter]

Nice Pics !

[First-light]

Nice my man. Wanted "dead or alive" any coyote, but there are so cute when they are defenseless little pups. Twisted-eh?

[growalot]

Wooly..... you have some amazing experiences and what a great eye for the camera...as always you just amaze me...Good job....They're so cute...Then grow up

[clayshooter25]

Just further proof of how folks don't understand our love of nature... Great photos and thanks for sharing the experience with us!

[wooly]

Thanks for the great comments everyone, glad you all enjoyed the pics!

 

 What's the deal with her not allowing the four outside back into the den?

Whitetail Addict- I was set up only about 5-6ft away from the den. I think momma yote was telling the little ones not to get any closer untill the coast was clear of danger.

[WhitetailAddict11]

Ok that makes sense. I wasn't sure if it was like the saying that if you handle a baby wild animal that the mother won't accept it back because it has human odor on it. I know you obviously didn't touch them but I wasn't sure if your presence made her "turn her back" so to speak on the 4 that didn't return to the den.

[pistolp71]

Great pics, you really get some great out of the ordinary pics. You must spend a lot of time out there.

[Geno C]

That's a great encounter! Awesome pics!

[Hunter1]

Great pics  Amazing you got that close !!!!

[Water Rat]

Fantastic photos.....can't blame you for wanting to take the 4 in your pac.